Mike Pence to North Korea: ‘The sword stands ready’

Vice President Mike Pence warned North Korea on Wednesday not to doubt the power of the U.S. military. Pence addressed 2,500 sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan on how the U.S. will make an “overwhelming and effective” response if North Korea decides to use any conventional or nuclear weapons against them. Vice President Mike Pence Pence said the U.S. would honor its alliance with Japan, China, and other global powers as they apply economic and political pressure on North Korea.